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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Effects of Including a Chronic Pain Neuroscience Education Program for Individuals With Knee OA
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06187038
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Research participants diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will be randomized through a draw using sealed opaque envelopes indicating two groups: 1. therapeutic exercises, 2.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 80
You may be able to join if
- A clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (knee pain for \> 3 months
- Morning stiffness \<30 minutes
- Crepitus
- Bone tenderness, and absence of palpable heat and/or diagnosis established radiographically (determined by Kellgren and Lawrence grade 1 to 3 on a...
You likely can't join if
- Hip OA
- severe osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Medical history of tumors or cancer
- Active inflammatory joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
- Undergoing any lower extremity joint replacement
See the full eligibility criteria
- A clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (knee pain for \> 3 months
- Morning stiffness \<30 minutes
- Crepitus
- Bone tenderness, and absence of palpable heat and/or diagnosis established radiographically (determined by Kellgren and Lawrence grade 1 to 3 on a scale 1 up to 4)
- Hip OA
- severe osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Medical history of tumors or cancer
- Active inflammatory joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
- Undergoing any lower extremity joint replacement
- Neurological diseases (Parkinson's disease, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, motor neuron disease, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive and cardiopulmonary impairment that may prevent or limit the performance...
- Having undergone any form of treatment involving physiotherapy, intra-articular corticosteroids, anti-inflammatories or chondroprotective in the last six months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- São Paulo, Brazil
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include São Paulo, Brazil. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.